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    Articles by Gary DeVon
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    Gary DeVon is the managing editor of the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and celebrated his 25th year at the newspaper in August 2012. He graduated from Gonzaga University with a degree in Communications - Print Journalism, with an emphasis in photojournalism. He is a proud alumnus of Oroville High School. His family first settled in Okanogan County in the late 1800s. His parents are Judy DeVon and the late Larry DeVon and he has two younger brothers - Dante and Michael. Many family members still call Oroville home. He has a grown daughter, Segornae Douglas and a young granddaughter, Erin.
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    General election certified, final ballot tally makes no...
    By Gary DeVon • November 30, 2023 8:30 am

    Election officials certified the general election after one last count on Tuesday, Nov. 28 and the final results remained the same as previous tallies.

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    Oroville City Hall, located at 1308 Ironwood. The entrance to the council chambers is located in on the south side of the building.
    Oroville City Council changes date when utility bills...
    By Gary DeVon • November 28, 2023 8:30 am

    The Oroville City Council voted to extend the date at which utility bills are considered past due and incur a fine.

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    The Oroville Eagles offered a free Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday starting at 1 p.m. By 2 p.m nearly 50 people had shared a meal, not counting those who got meals to go for those who could not make it. And more people were still coming in at that time to partake in the free meal. Below Turkey and all the trimmings were all on offer for a traditional Thanksgivimg dinner.
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    Giving Thanks Together
    By Gary DeVon • November 23, 2023 2:15 pm

    Oroville Eagles hosts Thanksgiving dinner for the community

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    Oroville Senior Center presents Emergency Preparedness Plan to council
    Oroville Senior Center presents Emergency Preparedness Plan to...
    By Gary DeVon • November 22, 2023 8:30 am

    The Oroville Senior Citizens presented the center’s Emergency Preparedness plan to the Oroville City Council .

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    Election 2023
    Several general election candidates look to have won...
    By Gary DeVon • November 21, 2023 8:30 am

    While the election won’t be certified until Nov. 28, the latest ballotcount shows some clear winners in several races.

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    Gary DeVon staff photo A ballot drop box located at the Oroville Police Station.
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    Second count of general election brings no changes...
    By Gary DeVon • November 13, 2023 8:30 am

    In the second count of the Nov. 7 general election ballots it still appears incumbents have the edge over challengers.

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    Incumbents lead challengers, while write-in candidate out in...
    By Gary DeVon • November 8, 2023 8:30 am

    In the election night count it appears incumbents have the edge over challengers in the races for city government in North County.

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    Candidates for Tonasket School Board gathered in Tonasket earlier in the month to introduce themslves and answer a few questions as to why they are seeking a position on the board. The are Ken Catone, Debbie Roberts, Pete Valentine, Joyce Fancher, Racqel  Plank and Jenny Wilson.. Gary DeVon/staff photo
    Candidates for Tonasket School Board introduce themselves at...
    By Gary DeVon • November 7, 2023 8:30 am

    Candidates for Tonasket School Board met in a forum held at the Tonasket Community Cultural Center.

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    Bryan Zeski, Deborah Nesper and Adam Beardsley are running for Director Position 5 (at large) on the Oroville School Board.
    Oroville School Board candidates answer questions at forum
    By Gary DeVon • November 1, 2023 8:30 am

    Candidates running for Oroville School Board Position 5 – Debra Nesper, Bryan Zeski and write-in candidate Adam Breardsley.

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    Stephanie Steinman and Tina Holman at the candidates’ forum held at the Oroivlle American Legion Hall. The two were given a chance to introduce themselves, then answer questions from the audiance and then give a closing statement. The event was hosted by the Oroville Chamber of Commerce and the Gazette-Tribune. <em>Gary DeVon/staff photo</em>
    North Valley Hospital Board candidates for Director Position...
    By Gary DeVon • October 26, 2023 8:30 am

    This is the third in our series of articles on the candidates who participated in a forum held in Oroville on Oct. 5.

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    Incumbant mayor candidate Ed Naillon speaks at Candidates...
    By Gary DeVon • October 19, 2023 8:30 am

    The Oroville Chamber sponsored a candidates’ forum Oct. 5. Incumbent Ed Naillon was the only mayoral candidate who attended.

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    Candidates for Oroville City Council Walt Hart, Tasha Shaw and Robert Fuchs at the Candidates Forum sponsored by the Oroville Chamber of Commerce and the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune. Hart, the incumbent is being challenged by Fuchs, a former councilman, for Position 4 on the council. Shaw, is being challenged by Paul Bouchard, who wasn’t in attendance, for Position 1. Tonasket Councilwoman Teagan Levine, standing, served as moderator. <em>Gary De Von/staff photo</em>
    Oroville City Council candidates introduce themselves and answer...
    By Gary DeVon • October 18, 2023 8:00 am

    Three out of four candidates for Oroville City Council were on hand to introduce themselves and answer questions from the audience

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    Bryan Zeski, Deborah Nesper and Adam Beardsley are running for Director Position 5 (at large) on the Oroville School Board.
    Oroville School Board candidates talk about why they...
    By Gary DeVon • October 5, 2023 8:30 am

    Editor’s Note: This week we ask a few questions of the three candidates for Oroville School Board, Director Position 5 (at large).

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